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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.88, 494.88 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.88, 494.88 and 233.76 is: 350.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.88 : 494.88 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.88/494.88 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.88x = 494.88 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.88x = 115,683.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,683.15/329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.68

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